As president Donald Trump Entering his second term in the White House, his love for hamburgers is well known.
In Texas, a Trump-themed restaurant inspired by the president’s penchant for hamburgers opened on Election Day. And a post-election photo of Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A McDonald’s meal went viral on social media.
Will these favorite meals be embraced as part of the Make America Healthy Health mission?
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The Food Delish website recently highlighted some of its picks for The healthiest hamburger Options in America.
To determine the “healthiest,” Delish looked at the nutrition facts, including calories, carbs, fat and sodium levels, of various burgers from more than 15 different menus.
The “healthiest” fast food burgers in America are ranked. (iStock)
“Burgers aren’t necessarily unhealthy,” Laura Manaker, a South Carolina-based dietitian and nutritionist who helped compile the Delish Ranking, told Fox News Digital.
“Burgers can really be part of a balanced diet as they are a good source of protein and iron, which are essential nutrients for the body. The key lies in portion control and being mindful of what else you eat with it.”
In descending order, here’s how Delish ranked the burgers.
5. Whataburger Jr.
Texas fast food restaurant chain Whataburger had the fifth healthiest burger with its Whataburger Jr product.
Whataburger’s Whataburger Jr. it had the lowest amount of saturated fat of the hamburgers ranked. (iStock)
Whataburger Jr. it has 310 calories, 36 grams of carbs and just three grams of saturated fat — the lowest of any burger DeLish looked at.
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Whataburger Jr. it comes with tomato, lettuce, pickles, sliced onions and mustard, according to the Whataburger website.
Whataburger Jr.’s sodium level, however, was the second highest at 750 milligrams.
4. in-n-out hamburger
The hamburger at IN-N-Out is comparably not that bad, DeLish said.
” classic hamburger it has 16 grams of protein, only 360 calories, 37 grams of carbs, 4.5 grams of saturated fat and 660 mg of sodium, giving it a slight edge over the Whataburger Jr. for us. ”
In-N-Out has a “secret” menu with healthier options, including a “protein-style” burger without any bun. (Alex Tai/Sopa Images/Lightrocket via Getty Images)
The In-N-Out Hamburger is standard with “Spread” onions, tomatoes and lettuce—though as any IN-N-Out fan knows, there’s a lot more to the menu than what’s officially displayed at the restaurant.
At In-N-Out, the California-based “Secret” menu includes the option to make anything “protein style”—swapping a bagel for a salad wrap.
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Doing so slims the burger down to just 200 calories, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 390 grams of sodium and eight grams of carbohydrates, DeLish said.
3. McDonald’s Classic Hamburger
The classic hamburger at McDonald’s is a solid fast food option, DeLish said.
McDonald’s Classic Hamburger has 13 grams of protein. (iStock)
“The fast food joint’s bare bones (but still delicious) classic burger has 13 grams of protein, 250 calories, 30 carbs, just 3.5 grams of saturated fat and 510 mg of sodium,” Delish said.
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The classic McDonald’s Hamburger comes with “Tanky Pickle, Chopped Onion, Ketchup and Mustard,” according to the Illinois-based chain’s website.
2. Burger King Whopper Jr.
A “slightly smaller” version of Burger King’s flagship sandwich, the Whopper Jr., was praised by Delish for its high protein, low calorie and low sodium content.
Whopper Jr. it’s topped with “fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles and crispy onions,” according to Burger King’s website, as well as mayo and ketchup.
The Whopper Jr., a “slightly smaller” version of the Whopper sandwich, has 310 calories. (Julian Stratenschulte/Picture Alliance via Getty Images)
“This option comes in with slightly more protein than Micky D’s (15.2 grams), 310 calories, 27 grams of carbs and 5 grams of saturated fat. Plus, it has the lowest sodium content on our entire list at 390 mg,” Delish said.
1. Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger
Wendy’s Jr. The hamburger was crowned the healthiest fast food burger by Delish, thanks to its “impressively low calorie count” of just 280 calories.
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“At 440 mg, the sodium level is still relatively low, and this burger comes in at 15 grams of protein and only 25 grams of carbs,” Delish said.
Wendy’s Jr. The hamburger was found to be the healthiest fast food burger by the website Food Delish. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Jr. The hamburger at Wendy’s comes with pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard, according to the Ohio-based chain’s website.
Tips for a healthier fast food trip
Regardless of the burger, there are some easy substitutes for a quick fast food trip, two nutrition experts told Fox News Digital.
One is to avoid double meat pâté And consider alternatives like grilled chicken breast or vegetables, Michael Garko told Fox News Digital.
Garko is a Florida-based nutrition consultant for Strauss Naturals, a supplement company based in Canada.
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“Grilled chicken or veggie they tend to be lower in saturated fat and calories compared to beef patties,” Garko said.
Also, don’t forget about the side dishes can have on the meal, said Garko. The fries, Garko said, “are high in trans fat, sodium and calories,” while the side salad — with a light dressing — contains vitamins and fiber.
There are some simple substitutions a person can make for a healthier fast food trip. (Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./Nurphoto via Getty Images)
If skipping fries just isn’t an option, Vanessa Rissetto, registered dietitian and CEO of Culina Health, had another suggestion: Ditch the buns.
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“If you want to have a burger with fries, my recommendation would be to eliminate the buns,” New York-based Rissetto told Fox News Digital.
“Not only do pastries add carbs and calories, they also muddy all the flavor.”
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Sodas also play a role, Rissetto said. A person looking for the healthiest trip to a fast food restaurant should “Replace the soda or sweetened drinks with water, unsweetened tea or sparkling water. ”
“Sweet drinks Contributing to empty calories can lead to weight gain and insulin resistance,” she said.
